Arguments in favour of referendums: They are a very real form of direct democracy, They increase  political participation; voting does not take place just every five years., They can be a check on "elective dictatorships" during a government's 5 years span., They provide a clear answer to a question the government might be 'asking'., They deal with a flaw in the mandate theory as voters can voice an opinion on a major issue., They can unite a divided party., They can provide a mandate for controversial policies., They legitimise important constitutional issues such as devolution., Arguments against referendums: They are inconsistent with the belief in parliamentary sovereignty., Issues might be too complex for a mere yes/no vote or for the public to understand., The regular use of referendums could lead to apathy among the public., There are effective alternatives : opinion polls and by-elections., A low turnout can distort results., The results of a referendum might not be decisive., Funding differences can affect results as government money can pour into a referendum, They might result in "the tyranny of the majority". ,

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